csc2018 1 Posted March 21, 2018 Can I bring my pet parrots from Australia to the UK if I have to leave? Please advise. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,310 Posted March 21, 2018 I don't see why not. Exporting native household pets In general, Australian native animals are not permitted to leave Australia. This is to protect and conserve Australian native wildlife. But you may be able to take some native pets overseas as long as they will not be used for commercial purposes such as selling or trading. If you would like to take your pet with you when you leave Australia, you must: be an Australian resident or ordinarily reside in Australia have owned and kept the animal as a household pet be leaving Australia with the intention of taking up permanent residence in another country. Native household pets that may be taken internationally are listed below. All have a limit of three animals, except budgerigars and cockatiels, which are limited to a non-commercial quantity: Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) Galah (Eolophus roseicapillus) Little corella (Cacatua sanguinea) Long-billed corella (Cacatua tenuirostris) Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csc2018 1 Posted March 21, 2018 I don't see why not. Exporting native household pets In general, Australian native animals are not permitted to leave Australia. This is to protect and conserve Australian native wildlife. But you may be able to take some native pets overseas as long as they will not be used for commercial purposes such as selling or trading. If you would like to take your pet with you when you leave Australia, you must: be an Australian resident or ordinarily reside in Australia have owned and kept the animal as a household pet be leaving Australia with the intention of taking up permanent residence in another country. Native household pets that may be taken internationally are listed below. All have a limit of three animals, except budgerigars and cockatiels, which are limited to a non-commercial quantity: Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) Galah (Eolophus roseicapillus) Little corella (Cacatua sanguinea) Long-billed corella (Cacatua tenuirostris) Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus). Hi Toots,Thanks for the info.What if my parrorts are not on the list above?And do you have the information about permits and cost? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,924 Posted March 21, 2018 1 minute ago, csc2018 said: What if my parrorts are not on the list above? If they are not on the list, then you are not allowed to take them out of Australia. What parrots do you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csc2018 1 Posted March 21, 2018 If they are not on the list, then you are not allowed to take them out of Australia. What parrots do you have? Rainbow lorrikeets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,924 Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, csc2018 said: 11 minutes ago, Marisawright said: If they are not on the list, then you are not allowed to take them out of Australia. What parrots do you have? Rainbow lorrikeets Toots left out the last line of that quote. The last line says "No other native Australian animal may be taken outside Australia as a household pet". That's very clear, isn't it? I did come across an application someone else submitted, to get a special exemption. I have no idea whether they got permission or not: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/comment/export-rainbow-lorikeet-exceptional-circumstances Frankly, I'm very doubtful you'd be successful. Parrots do form bonds, but if you've got more than one lorikeet, then they've bonded with each other as well - so if they lose you, they still have each other, and I'd think most vets would say that's enough. Edited March 21, 2018 by Marisawright 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csc2018 1 Posted March 21, 2018 Toots left out the last line of that quote. The last line says "No other native Australian animal may be taken outside Australia as a household pet". That's very clear, isn't it? I did come across an application someone else submitted, to get a special exemption. I have no idea whether they got permission or not:http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/comment/export-rainbow-lorikeet-exceptional-circumstances Frankly, I'm very doubtful you'd be successful. Parrots do form bonds, but if you've got more than one lorikeet, then they've bonded with each other as well - so if they lose you, they still have each other, and I'd think most vets would say that's enough. Thank u very much.I've sent an eamil to them and waiting for reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,924 Posted March 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, csc2018 said: Thank u very much. I've sent an eamil to them and waiting for reply. They will reply to say "No other native Australian animal may be taken outside Australia as a household pet"" So that's not going to help you. You will need to make a formal application. I think it would be worth contacting some pet transport companies, they would probably know how it works: https://www.petrelocation.com/blog/post/shipping-birds-feathers-beaks-and-a-whole-lotta-paperwork Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csc2018 1 Posted March 21, 2018 They will reply to say "No other native Australian animal may be taken outside Australia as a household pet"" So that's not going to help you. You will need to make a formal application.I think it would be worth contacting some pet transport companies, they would probably know how it works:https://www.petrelocation.com/blog/post/shipping-birds-feathers-beaks-and-a-whole-lotta-paperwork Ok thanks. I will try everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 12,310 Posted March 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, csc2018 said: 3 minutes ago, Marisawright said: They will reply to say "No other native Australian animal may be taken outside Australia as a household pet"" So that's not going to help you. You will need to make a formal application.I think it would be worth contacting some pet transport companies, they would probably know how it works:https://www.petrelocation.com/blog/post/shipping-birds-feathers-beaks-and-a-whole-lotta-paperwork Ok thanks. I will try everything Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drumbeat 739 Posted March 21, 2018 Have you checked with UK customs that you are allowed to import them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csc2018 1 Posted March 21, 2018 Have you checked with UK customs that you are allowed to import them? Not yet. I think australian costom is the strictest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drumbeat 739 Posted March 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, csc2018 said: 8 minutes ago, Drumbeat said: Have you checked with UK customs that you are allowed to import them? Not yet. I think australian costom is the strictest For a very good reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,924 Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, csc2018 said: 18 minutes ago, Drumbeat said: Have you checked with UK customs that you are allowed to import them? Not yet. I think australian costom is the strictest You're going to have to hire a pet removal company to make the move and they should be able to advise you on that too. Did you read the article? Edited March 21, 2018 by Marisawright Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simmo 21,948 Posted March 21, 2018 I don't want to start an argument but I don't believe birds should be in cages let alone transported as freight for that amount of time. Just my opinion 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csc2018 1 Posted March 23, 2018 How about go back by a boat? I am serious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,924 Posted March 23, 2018 38 minutes ago, csc2018 said: How about go back by a boat? I am serious The problem is not transporting them, t's being allowed to take them out of the country. And being allowed to import them to the UK or wherever you're going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drumbeat 739 Posted March 23, 2018 53 minutes ago, csc2018 said: How about go back by a boat? I am serious How about you just accept that Australian native wildlife should not/can not be removed from Australia (except for breeding programs)? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandgroper 1,069 Posted March 23, 2018 On 3/21/2018 at 08:20, csc2018 said: On 3/21/2018 at 08:19, Marisawright said: If they are not on the list, then you are not allowed to take them out of Australia. What parrots do you have? Rainbow lorrikeets Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,924 Posted March 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Drumbeat said: How about you just accept that Australian native wildlife should not/can not be removed from Australia (except for breeding programs)? Probably because they are her pets and she loves them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drumbeat 739 Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Marisawright said: Probably because they are her pets and she loves them. I'm sure she does but as you've pointed out it's probably not going to be possible and birds will settle well with new owners. The laws are there for a reason. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csc2018 1 Posted March 23, 2018 Probably because they are her pets and she loves them.For me, they are my only family in AU.Of course I know I can't bring them with me. So I tried every single way to stay but still goes wrong. Everytime thinking about I will be forced to give them away, it breaks my heart. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 23, 2018 1 minute ago, csc2018 said: For me, they are my only family in AU. Of course I know I can't bring them with me. So I tried every single way to stay but still goes wrong. Everytime thinking about I will be forced to give them away, it breaks my heart. Rehome them via a breed rescue or some such and I am sure their new owner will give you updates. Take your time to find the right home for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
